Bullous Pemphigoid on the Areola of Breast

Successful excision of localized bullous pemphigoid on the unilateral areola

“…This is the first report of successful excision. Localized BP usually responds better to topical steroids; 3,4 however, this case showed resistance to them despite being a small lesion.…”

“…Only two previous cases of localized BP on the areola have been reported. 2,3 Both cases were females, and the lesions were on one areola. Localized BP frequently occurs on the legs, palms, or soles, and occasionally at sites of prior radiation, surgery, or trauma.…”